FAQ | Summerfield Honey

How can we buy your honey?

You can call or text Josh at 833-764-6639 to purchase and pick up honey in Carl Junction. We also sell at a variety of local events. Check out our schedule for Summer/Fall 2023! Second Tuesdays in Carl Junction - Jul 11 from 4:30-7:30 P.M. & Aug 15 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. Bluegrass Festival in Carl Junction - Sep 23, 9 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Do you ship honey?

No. At this time, we only sell our honey locally in southwest Missouri.
Why is the business named Summerfield Honey?

"Summerfield" is the street Lisa grew up on and it's the street where Josh and Lisa met for the first time - at a summer block party.
What organizations does Summerfield Honey donate to?

Over the years, we have donated to the following organizations: -University of California, Davis Honey Bee Research Facility -Food Share of Ventura County -Heroes to Hives -Crosslines Ministries Food Pantry -ScientificBeekeeping.com
Where are your hives located?

Summerfield Honey has 9 apiaries located throughout Newton & Jasper Counties of southwest Missouri, including Joplin, Carl Junction, Asbury, Oronogo, and Carthage. As of Summer 2022, we're running around 100 colonies.
What books/resources do you recommend for aspiring beekeepers?

We have many favorites, but here is our list of top recommendations: For those curious about honey bees and the professionals who keep them: 1. A Book of Bees by Sue Hubbell 2. Bees Are My Business by Harry J. Whitcombe For beginning beekeepers: 1. Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees by Malcolm Sanford & Richard Bonney 2. The Backyard Beekeeper by Kim Flottum For those who want to dive deeper into the science of honey bees and beekeeping: 1. ScientificBeekeeping.com by Randy Oliver 2. Honeybee Democracy by Thomas D. Seeley 3. The Hive and the Honey Bee by Joe M. Graham
Sophia is adorable. Do you have more photos of her?

Of course we do! Sophia is the unofficial mascot of Summerfield Honey, and the cutest pup around (in our humble opinion). Enjoy!